Meet Dr. Adam Rosen
Therapy that meets you where you are, even when you’re not sure where that is.
Whether it’s a relationship in question, the intensity of divorce, the weight of a custody battle, or simply the quiet ache of disconnection, I help individuals and couples make sense of what’s happening and take steps toward clarity.
This is therapy for when life doesn’t fit neatly into categories. I offer a grounded, thoughtful space to sort through complexity, with care, without pressure.
My Approach
Therapy, at its best, holds space for both insight and action. It’s not just about understanding how you got here—but what to do next.
My work draws from insight-oriented psychotherapy, mindfulness, CBT, and internal strategies like IFS. That blend allows us to explore emotional patterns and also respond to them—without rushing either.
In individual therapy, I support clients navigating anxiety, inner conflict, or grief that often shows up as emotional fog, agitation, or indecision. In couples work, I help partners expand emotional vocabulary, shift entrenched dynamics, and reconnect—with greater clarity and less blame.
My style is warm, steady, direct but with an uplifting touch that can offer encouragement in challenging times. I’m not a blank slate—I’m an engaged collaborator who listens deeply, reflects honestly, and helps you name what needs to be named.
Who I Work With
- Individuals managing anxiety, grief, identity shifts, or life transitions
- Couples feeling stuck, disconnected, or unclear about their future
- People at a relationship crossroads—deciding whether to stay, separate, or redefine their partnership
- Parents in the middle of high-conflict custody or co-parenting challenges
- Clients dealing with the emotional impact of family court or post-divorce adjustments
Some people come in with clear goals. Others arrive in emotional survival mode. Either way, we’ll work together to slow things down, understand what you’re carrying, and move forward with more steadiness.
My Background
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and attorney with decades of experience. For 30 years, I served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School’s Department of Psychiatry, where I supervised psychotherapy, taught psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers in training and provided psycho-legal consultation on complex cases.
For over two decades, I’ve also worked within family court systems, specializing in high-conflict divorce, custody disputes, and post-litigation transitions. That work has given me a rare perspective—one that combines emotional depth with practical insight into legal and systemic realities.
Whether you’re facing a deeply personal decision or a court-ordered parenting schedule, I understand the emotional toll and the external pressures—and I help people navigate both.
Why This Work Matters to Me
Throughout my career, I’ve been a kind of translator between law and psychology, between partners no longer hearing each other, between people’s inner lives and the words they haven’t yet found.
Therapy, for me, isn’t about pushing people toward quick answers. It’s about making space for honesty, nuance, and clarity so you can move forward not just with a plan, but with a deeper sense of self.
FAQs
Couples & Individuals Therapy
What makes you different as a divorce therapist in Michigan?
I combine over 30 years of experience as both a clinical psychologist and an attorney, with specialized training including Harvard Medical School. This unique blend helps me support clients with both emotional insight and practical legal understanding.
Are you a psychologist licensed in Michigan and Massachusetts?
Yes, I am licensed in both Michigan and Massachusetts, and I am also a certified therapist provider in all of the 42 PSYPACT states and territories (see map). What is PSYPACT? (link)
Can I access your services if I’m outside Michigan or Massachusetts?
Absolutely. I offer secure online therapy in all of the 42 PsyPact states and territories, which includes many jurisdictions across the U.S. So you can work with me even if you live elsewhere.
What does it mean that you are a therapist who is also a lawyer?
Having both licenses means I understand the emotional and legal complexities of divorce and custody issues, helping clients navigate both the emotional and legal landscape with clarity and confidence. I won’t be your lawyer, but I bring a depth of legal understanding and experience to our therapeutic work.
Do you work with high-conflict couples?
Yes. My therapy for high conflict relationships focuses on communication, accountability, and emotional regulation to help partners move through conflict with steadiness and respect. I have substantial experience with high-conflict couples, both in their marital relationships and in post-separation parenting and decisionmaking.
What kind of therapy do you offer for people unsure whether to stay or leave a relationship?
I provide discernment counseling or relationship clarity work—a structured, compassionate space to explore ambivalence and make thoughtful decisions before taking big steps.
How do you support parents struggling with co-parenting or custody conflict?
I offer specialized therapy that integrates psychological support with legal insight, helping parents communicate clearly, manage stress, and prioritize their children’s well-being. I won’t serve as legal counsel, but my therapy is informed by both legal knowledge and professional experience with challenging divorce custody and visitation issues, including parental alienation and/or parent-child reunification.
What should I expect from individual therapy with you?
Individual therapy helps you slow down, make sense of emotional distress like anxiety or grief, and develop clearer self-awareness and emotional regulation skills.
How do you balance being a psychologist and lawyer therapist in your sessions?
I blend emotional containment and reflection with strategic thinking about legal and systemic realities, giving clients tools to handle both the internal and external challenges of divorce and relationships.
How do I get started or schedule a consultation?
You can reach out through the contact form or call to schedule an initial consultation. We’ll discuss your goals and decide the best approach for your unique situation.
Let’s Begin
If you’re feeling uncertain, stuck, or in the middle of something that defies simple explanation, I’d be glad to talk. Sometimes, the first step isn’t solving anything. It’s just making space to be understood.
